BOOK REVIEWS
This Tender Land (by William Kent Krueger)
Wow! This is my first time reading William Kent Krueger, and I must say, I’m thoroughly impressed with his storytelling. I’ve always heard a lot of praise for…
Bitter Passage (by Colin Mills)
I chose Bitter Passage by Colin Mills from the Amazon First Reads program. I was drawn to this story based on my interest in Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition.
Last Twilight in Paris (by Pam Jenoff)
Historical fiction novels possess the remarkable ability to transport readers to distant eras, allowing them to witness pivotal events and the individuals who lived through those times. Pam Jenoff is an incredibly talented writer…
The Stolen Queen (by Fiona Davis)
Fiona Davis is one of my favorite historical fiction novelists, and one author that I have read all of her books. I have been looking forward to…
Smoke Signal (by Marie Benedict & Kate Quinn)
Smoke Signal is a fun historical fiction novella set during WWII with famed mystery writer Agatha Christie at the center of the story. It’s a unique blend of storytelling by Marie Benedict, who’s written about...
The Distant Hours (by Kate Morton)
Set in the gothic Milderhurst Castle, The Distant Hours is a dual time line story of Meredith, who at the age of 12 is evacuated from WWII London to the countryside for safety. To her surprise, she’s chosen...
The Last Bookshop in London (by Madeline Martin)
I have been intrigued by Madeline Martin’s historical fiction books that have a bookshop or library theme. I finally decided to give her books a try. I started with her first book…
Where the Crawdads Sing (by Delia Owens)
This book has been collecting dust on my bookshelf for ages. I bought my copy of Where the Crawdads Sing when I went to an author event with Delia Owens at my local independent bookstore, Joseph-Beth, back in 2019.
Call Me Zelda (by Erika Robuck)
I have an innate curiosity to learn about the lives of other people. Identified as a biographical fiction novel, Call Me Zelda by Erika Robuck, spoke to my interests about F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.
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